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How to get fromColumbia to Philadelphiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CAE - PHL
    4h 8m
    $214–1,204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 24m
    $102–196

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    12h 50m
    $204–419

  4. Drive 611.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Philadelphiacar car 611.4 mi
    10h 41m
    $112–162

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CAE - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 47m
    $244–1,808

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CAE - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 26m
    $236–1,298

  7. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CAE - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 55m
    $156–756

Columbia to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 12h 50m.

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